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1992 Volvo 240
240 Owner's Manual
VOLVO 240
Owner's Manual
U.S.A. & Canada 1992
VOLVO
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
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Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emission standards, as evidenced by the
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1992 Volvo 240 See "Specifications" section Color Code Upholstery Tire designation See "Tires" section Vehicle Capacity © Volvo Cars of North America pg. 1 Contents IMPORTANT You should be familiar with the information in the first two chapters before you operate the car. Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be studied shortly after operating the vehicle for the first time. The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference.
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1992 Volvo 240 Should you require more detailed information please contact your Volvo dealer pg. 2 This manual deals with the operation and care of your Volvo Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. To ensure your satisfaction with this vehicle, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions, operating instructions, and mai
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1992 Volvo 240 are seriously considering, or have already made it mandatory for occupants of a car to use seatbelts. So, urging you to 'buckle up' is not just our recommendation - it's becoming the law! The few seconds it takes to buckle up may one day allow you to say. "It's a good thing I was wearing my seatbelt." "SOMETHING WE BELIEVE IN" "SOMETHING WE BELIEVE IN" VOLVO pg. 4 General Information Do not export your Volvo to another country before investigating that country's applicabl
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1992 Volvo 240 pg. 5 Keys Master Key This key operates all locks in the vehicle Service key Front doors Starting (ignition)/steering wheel lock The key number codes are stamped on a separate tag supplied with the keys. This tag should be separated from the key ring and kept in a safe place. The double-sided tape on the back of the tag can be used to secure it safely. In the event the original keys are lost, duplicates may be ordered from your Volvo dealer. file:///K|/ownersdocs/1
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1992 Volvo 240 Number Tag pg. 6 Contents | Top of Page file:///K|/ownersdocs/1992/1992_240/92240_001.htm (6 of 6)12/30/2006 9:31:21 AM
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1992 Volvo 240 pg. 7 Before you drive: Page 8 Instruments and controls 10 Instruments 11, 12 Warning lights 13 Clock, oil pressure gauge, voltmeter 14 Ignition switch, turn signals 15 Rear fog light, lighting 16 Windshield wipers, washer nozzles 17 Cruise control 18 Washer fluid reservoir 18 Rear window demister, hazard warning flasher 19 Parking brake, heated seat, door mirrors 20 Cigarette lighter, ash trays 21 Electrically operated windows 22 Heating and ventilation 24 Air conditioning
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1992 Volvo 240 pg. 9 Instruments and controls (cont.) See page 23 1 Air louver 14 2 Turn signals, cruise control 15 3 Headlights, parking lights 15 4 Instrument panel rheostat 15 5 Rear fog light - 6 Horn 10 7 Instrument panel 14 8 Starting (ignition) switch/steering wheel lock 16 9 Wiper/washer, tailgate window wiper/washer (wagon) file:///K|/ownersdocs/1992/1992_240/92240_007.htm (2 of 7)12/30/2006 9:31:22 AM
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1992 Volvo 240 - 10 Space for optional equipment 13 11 Clock 23 12 Air louver 46 13 Hood release handle 93 14 Fuse box 20 15 Cigarette lighter 18 16 Rear window demister 18 17 Hazard warning flashers 19 18 Heated door mirrors (certain models only) 24 19 Air conditioning 40 20 Seat belt reminder light 22 21 Heating and ventilation 20 22 Ash tray 21 23 Electrically operated windows (certain models only) 47 24 Control for electrically operated side mirrors (certain models only) 19 25 Seat heaters (
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1992 Volvo 240 B Direction indicator (green) C Speedometer In kilometer and miles per hour (U.S. models) In kilometers per hour (Canadian models) D Odometer Total reading in miles (U.S. models) Total reading in kilometers (Canadian models) E Temperature gauge The gauge pointer should remain inside the black range during normal operation. If the pointer enters the red range repeatedly, check coolant level and fan belt tension. (See sections titled "Cooling system and coolant") Warni
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1992 Volvo 240 Push in to reset. O Trip odometer P High beam indicator (blue) Q Parking brake reminder light (red) R Brake failure warning light (red) S Bulb failure warning light (yellow) T Overdrive OFF indicator light (yellow) (automatic transmission models) Shift indicator light (yellow) (manual transmission models) pg. 11 Warning Lights The warning lights described on this page should never be on when driving When the ignition is turned on , and before the engine starts, all of
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1992 Volvo 240 is normal, provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased. Parking brake reminder light (red) This light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats. Canadian models are equipped with this warning light: Brake fluid warning light (red) If the light comes on while driving or braking, this indicates that the brake fluid level is too low. Stop immediately, open the hood and check the brake f
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1992 Volvo 240 Bulb failure warning light (amber) The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective: one of the lower beams one of the tail lights one of the brake lights (when the brake pedal is depressed). See section on "Replacing Bulbs". Anti-lock Brake System ABS (Optional) If the warning lamp lights up there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will however function) and the vehicle should be driven to a Volvo dealer for inspection.
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1992 Volvo 240 pg. 13 Oil pressure gauge, Voltmeter Quartz crystal clock To reset the hands, push the reset knob and turn. Oil pressure gauge Oil Pressure gauge (optional) The oil pressure gauge indicates the pressure of the oil in the lubricating system of the engine. The pressure is dependent on the speed of the engine, the oil temperature and the viscosity of the oil. 1 bar = approx. 14 psi. The gauge pointer must not go down to the red field while driving. Do not continue to
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1992 Volvo 240 Voltmeter (optional) The voltmeter indicates the voltage in the electrical system and thereby also the state of the battery. While the car is being driven the pointer should be within the black field. Should the pointer point to the upper or lower red field when driving, this may indicate some fault in the electrical system. Note: While idling with a hot engine (especially with air conditioning ON), the pointer may indicate low voltage. This is not a cause for concern
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1992 Volvo 240 The steering wheel lock may be under tension when the car is parked. Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition key. A chime will sound if the starting key is in the ignition lock and the front door on the driver's side is open. The chime will also sound if the parking lights are on when the door is open. The chime goes off when the front door is closed. In order to reduce car theft, make sure the steering wheel lock is engaged before leaving the car. Turn signal
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1992 Volvo 240 Rear fog light The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal tail lights and should be used only when atmospheric conditions, such as fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce the daytime or nighttime visibility of other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (152 meters). (The headlights must be switched on.) The fog light is located in the section of the tail light closest to the center of the vehicle. (Driver side only) Note: Local regulations governing the use of
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1992 Volvo 240 Switch from upper to lower beams, and vice versa, by moving the turn signal switch lever on the left side for the steering column towards the steering wheel. The parking lights can be used without switching on the starting (ignition) key. * Canadian models equipped with daytime running lights: Headlights and parking lights on when starting (ignition) switch is switched on. A chime will sound if the starting (ignition) key is in the switch lock when the door is open. The ch
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1992 Volvo 240 1 Intermittent wiper With switch in this position, the wipers will make a stroke approx. every seventh second. 2. "Single stroke" position Switch returns automatically when released. 3 Wipers, low speed 4 Wipers, high speed 5 Windshield wiper/washer The wiper will make 2-3 complete stroking cycles after the lever is released. Tailgate window wiper/washer, wagon Operated by the switch at the end of the windshield wiper/washer operating lever. 1 Tailgate wiper O
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1992 Volvo 240 Adjusting washer nozzles The fluid spray may be adjusted by carefully inserting a needle into the metal nozzle and rotating nozzle to desired position. pg. 17 Cruise Control Cruise Control (ACCESSORY) The cruise control switches are located on the turn signal switch lever. To engage and set desired speed: 1 Set switch (1) to ON. 2 Accelerate to desired cruise speed. NOTE: the cruise control cannot be engaged at speeds below 22 mph (35km). 3 Depress SET SPEED
